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I’m looking for work as a senior software #developer. I have a full-stack #WebDev cert, 16+ years #Perl back-end experience, proficiency in multiple other #programming languages.
Databases? Sure, relational *and* NoSQL. CI/CD? Have done, want to do more. I like working with others, either here in #Houston or remotely across the US.
I’ve been hacking code since the #Commodore PET days. I can certainly delight your customers, whatever your stack.
More here: https://LinkedIn.com/in/mjgardner
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I've Maxed out my number of Pinned Posts, so I've created a single archive of the "#BestOfTheWorst" of this $#!+show (akin to my #WeirdGOP archive) since #MafiaDon retook the presidency, which I will update continually.
First up: #Houston PD accidentally released a man awaiting trial for attempting to SOLICIT SEX FROM A MINOR ONLINE because he was a #Jan6 #terrorist pardoned by #TraitorTrump. #AndrewTaake
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Join Mother Jones, Capital B, and the Texas Observer in #Houston for The Lingering Storm: Stories of Hope and Action—a powerful in-person event reflecting on Hurricane Katrina’s legacy and how communities are rising in the face of climate change and displacement.
Where: Julia Ideson Building, Houston, #Texas
When: Wed., Sept. 10 | Doors 6:30PM | Program 7–9PM
Donation-based RSVP (suggested $5): https://bit.ly/KatrinaEvent2025
(🧵 1/2: See reply for lineup!)
#events #TheLingeringStorm #ClimateJustice
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Elon Musk is “one of the only people in the world” who could build Houston’s much-needed tunnel system for flood water mitigation.
But his company, Boring, has never completed a major public project in Texas.
https://www.propublica.org/article/elon-musk-wesley-hunt-houston-tunnels-boring-co?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
In response to our investigation that raised questions about the effectiveness of Boring’s pitch to build tunnels to ease Houston flooding, Musk said tunnels can be added if more floodwater needs to be moved. Engineers said it is not that simple.
#News #ElonMusk #Texas #Houston #Flood #Infrastructure #Engineering
👋 Hi, I’m Mark — welcome! This is my #introduction.
I share a mix of #philosophy (#Objectivism), #Perl coding, and the occasional nonsense. You might also see #ballroom #dance, #cosplay, and #music on #BassGuitar — sometimes all in the same week.
For a great starting point on Rand, try _The #AynRand Reader_: https://aynrand.org/novels/the-ayn-rand-reader/
You’ll find me every year at at #DragonCon in #Atlanta, plus #DeltaHCon and #Comicpalooza here in #Houston.
Glad you’re here — pull up a chair.
Out today from Gus Bova: Highlights of our newest issue include criminal justice reporting from Michelle Pitcher, exploring #Houston culture with @josephinelee, the war over homelessness policy with @stevanzetti, and much more. https://www.texasobserver.org/editors-letter-january-february-2026/
#journalism #media #HumanRights #Texas #politics #USpol #culture #GulfCoast #law
How Ope Amosu Turned Homesickness into a Houston Restaurant Sensation – Garden & Gun https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/33309/ #Houston #Restaurant #Restaurants #Texas
Here’s when Perry’s 79-cent pork chop deal is returning to Houston-area restaurants https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/33129/ #FlashbackFriday #Houston #HoustonArea #Perry'sSteakhouse&Grille #PorkChop #SteakHouse #SteakHouses #SteakRestaurant #SteakRestaurants #Steakhouse #Steakhouse&Grille #Steakhouses
Eleven U.S. cities will host World Cup games this summer, which is expected to generate $11B for FIFA.
The cities get little in return. They do not see a slice of game-day revenues from ticket sales, concessions and merchandise, or parking.
https://www.propublica.org/article/world-cup-2026-host-cities-revenue-houston?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Houston #Dallas #Texas #FIFA #Soccer #Sports #WorldCup
At one of Houston’s oldest Tex-Mex restaurants, a queso I couldn’t describe https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/30083/ #ChynaBlackmon #ElPatio #Houston #MexicanRestaurant #MexicanRestaurants
Bite Pizza Co. celebrates 1st anniversary of serving Sugar Land | Sugar Land – Missouri City https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/30330/ #dining #Houston #IndianRestaurant #IndianRestaurants #SugarLandMissouriCity
https://www.europesays.com/3266056/ Cuba Falling to Blackouts, “Crises” Says One Expert | News Radio 1200 WOAI #Conflicts #Cuba #houston #local #News #Texas
Picos Restaurant reopens in River Oaks | Heights – River Oaks – Montrose https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/30754/ #ArnaldoRichards #Houston #Kirby #MexicanFood #MexicanRestaurant #MexicanRestaurants #PicosRestaurant #RiverOaks #WestheimerRoad
Majestic Kitchen to offer Indian cuisine in Sugar Land Town Square | Sugar Land – Missouri City https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/30828/ #dining #Houston #IndianRestaurant #IndianRestaurants #SugarLandMissouriCity
Mack Allen’s debuts in Houston with prime steaks and wine | Heights – River Oaks – Montrose https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/31825/ #AnthonySalazar #CarlosAndrade #Houston #MackAllen's #MackMcDonald #ManuelViveros #RiverOaks #SushiBar #SushiBars #SushiRestaurant #SushiRestaurants #UptownHouston
Houston Aga’s becomes Uber Eats’ busiest restaurant https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/?p=31880 #Aga’sRestaurant #FoodDelivery #Houston #IndianPakistaniRestaurant #Restaurant #Restaurants #Texas #UberEats
Steakhouse chain closes final location in major market https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/32315/ #Houston #MediumRare #SteakHouse #SteakHouses #SteakRestaurant #SteakRestaurants #Steakhouse #Steakhouses
The Barbecue Sandwich Used to Be a Humble Affair. Not Anymore. https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/32550/ #Austin #BarbecueJoint #BarbecueJoints #bbq #BBQJoint #BBQJoints #bread #Brisket #Dallas #Feature #Houston #October2026Issue #Pastrami #Sandwiches
New Modern Mediterranean Concept AYLA Opens at InterContinental Houston https://www.diningandcooking.com/2833343/new-modern-mediterranean-concept-ayla-opens-at-intercontinental-houston/ #Ayla #AYLAMezzeTable #ChefAlsharif #CulinaryDestination #CulinaryInfluences #Houston #HoustonMuseumDistrict #Mediterranean #MediterraneanHerbs #MediterraneanRestaurant #MediterraneanRestaurants #MediterraneanSoul
New Modern Mediterranean Concept AYLA Opens at InterContinental Houston https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/33001/ #AYLA #AYLAMezzeTable #ChefAlsharif #CulinaryDestination #CulinaryInfluences #Houston #HoustonMuseumDistrict #MediterraneanHerbs #MediterraneanRestaurant #MediterraneanRestaurants #MediterraneanSoul
How Ope Amosu Turned Homesickness into a Houston Restaurant Sensation – Garden & Gun https://www.diningandcooking.com/chefs/8523/ #Chef #Houston #Texas
